Demand Supply Director

Employment Status: Full-time

Location: Leon, Mexico

Schedule: M-F on-site, 8-5/flex according to business needs

Reports To: Head of Supply Chain

Director of Supply & Demand Planning - Pilon Industries / Gymreapers

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Pay
• 50% Employee Discount on

Summary:

The Demand & Supply Director owns LATAM forecasting, S&OP, procurement strategy, production planning, and the alignment of planning activities between the U.S. and Mexico. This role leads end-to-end demand and supply operations across all channels, ensuring accurate forecasting, efficient production scheduling, optimized inventory levels, and seamless cross-border coordination. The Director is responsible for building regional capabilities, driving strategic alignment, and delivering the planning structure needed to support high-growth operations in Mexico and LATAM.

Pilon Industries is looking for a highly skilled and strategic leader with exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and a proven track record managing complex supply chains in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Applicants with experience in manufacturing, planning, procurement, or integrated supply chain leadership are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the S&OP process for LATAM, aligning demand, supply, capacity, and financial plans across the region.

• Forecast demand across key channels including Amazon MX, Mercado Libre, DTC MX, and wholesale.

• Develop SKU-level forecasts with high accuracy, incorporating trends, seasonality, promotional cycles, and channel behavior.

• Analyze forecast variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.

Supply Planning & Production Alignment

• Translate demand plans into factory production plans, ensuring capacity alignment and efficient scheduling.

• Manage raw material planning and purchasing to support uninterrupted production.

• Coordinate closely with manufacturing teams to maintain balanced production loads and minimize operational bottlenecks.

• Align with U.S. planning teams on global production plans and cross-border inventory flows.

Inventory Management & Optimization

• Build and execute inventory strategies for all LATAM channels, balancing service levels, working capital, and operational constraints.

• Monitor inventory levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to support fulfillment and reduce excess/obsolete stock.

• Ensure accurate inventory reporting and reconciliation in partnership with Finance and Operations.

S&OP Leadership

• Lead monthly S&OP reviews, presenting demand trends, supply risks, and scenario planning to senior leadership.

• Facilitate alignment across Sales, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and U.S. HQ.

• Own scenario modeling, capacity planning, and risk mitigation recommendations.

Analytics, Systems & Dashboards

• Build dashboards to track demand accuracy, capacity utilization, inventory performance, and planning KPIs.

• Implement planning tools and improve data visibility across ERP/MRP platforms to enhance decision-making.

• Drive digital transformation initiatives to strengthen forecasting and planning capabilities.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead the LATAM supply chain team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Provide coaching, development, and strategic direction to planning, inventory, and purchasing teams.

Process Improvement & Strategy

• Identify inefficiencies across the end-to-end supply chain and lead initiatives to optimize forecasting, planning cycles, and fulfillment.

• Support long-term expansion, capacity strategy, and product lifecycle planning across LATAM markets.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field. 
• Masters degree in business management, supply chain or related field.
• CSCP, CPIM, CLTD Desired.

• 10+ years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, or integrated supply chain leadership.

• Strong analytical and forecasting skills; deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, inventory, materials management, and purchasing.

• Experience leading regional S&OP processes and working with U.S.-based planning teams.

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel; experience with demand planning tools is a strong plus.

• Strong communication skills, leadership presence, and the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

• Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-accuracy outputs in dynamic environments.

More About Us:

Our Core Values

• Grow or Die
• Customer Obsession
• Extreme Ownership
• Nothing is Given // Everything is Earned
• Be Humble
• 1% Better Everyday
• Live with Integrity
• Sacrifice

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